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Sidney Jones Scouting Report

Apr 2, 2017

Sidney Jones Scouting Report

"Wiry strong guy with top notch quickness and aggression that went from a plug and play guy to a project after suffering achilles injury at his pro day." Strengths Good length, wiry strong and has top notch quickness with an aggressive attitude. Adept man cover guy that can also play off. Physical tackler for his frame and not afraid to throw his body around. Weaknesses Skinny frame and doesn't possess elite speed. Much better linear click and close than lateral. Achilles suf

Solomon Thomas Scouting Report

Apr 1, 2017

Solomon Thomas Scouting Report

"Explosive upfield penetrator with hands and a good run defender despite his size. Drawbacks are that he's a tweener and a one year wonder." Strengths Consistently explosive up field penetrator with good technique and hands. Sheds quickly. Big time motor and chases sideline to sideline. Great cod and can drop in space. Aced every combine drill and even looked comfortable in space at OLB. Good run defender despite size. Versatility to play both inside and out. Clutch performer

Joe Williams Scouting Report

Apr 1, 2017

Joe Williams Scouting Report

"Elite burst and top end speed with quick decisive feet. Motivation is a potential red flag however, and he's risk/reward project." Strengths Elite burst and top end speed with quick feet. Flashes decisive cuts. Tough, keeps his feet moving and can string moves together. Experience as a pass blocker and receiver. Solid vision and runs to daylight. Weaknesses Balance isn't great. Has lateral ability but tends to run too linear. Not a powerful guy at this point. Generally good

Marshon Lattimore Scouting Report

Apr 1, 2017

Marshon Lattimore Scouting Report

"Speed merchant with impressive burst, loose hips, and aggressiveness to the ball but plays like a smaller CB, has been injury prone and is a one year wonder." Strengths Speed. Possesses top end speed, impressive burst, loose hips, aggressiveness to the ball, and it allows him to mirror well. Comfortable playing off and up. Adequate size. One year starter but he produced with 4 ints and 9 PDS. Weaknesses Doesn't relish contact and gets blocked. Plays like a smaller CB. Sticks

Marlon Humphrey Scouting Report

Apr 1, 2017

Marlon Humphrey Scouting Report

"Intimidating style and an exceptional run defending CB but his foot quickness and deep speed don't always sync up with his man cover skill." Kirby Lee USA Today Strengths Long, physical and mean. Has an intimidating style and will try to lower the boom. Exceptional run defending CB. Flashes good ball skills and burst. Sound enough tackler to play safety. Flashed elite traits in a college defense of elite players. Heralded athlete with good football genes. Back-ended the most

Tedric Thompson Scouting Report

Apr 1, 2017

Tedric Thompson Scouting Report

"Expected a breakout season his junior year but it didn't quite happen. Clicks and closes quickly with man coverage ability but doesn't make enough plays." Strengths Fast mover and always around the ball. Clicks and closes quickly and has some man coverage ability. Generally secure tackler. Experienced single high and in the box. Competitor who loves to play. Weaknesses Ball skills are lacking. Solid height but carries a slight frame. Experienced but can be fooled, caught loo

Scott Orndoff Scouting Report

Apr 1, 2017

Scott Orndoff Scouting Report

Charles LeClaire USA Today Strengths Big, solid blocking TE with clutch hands and superb ball skills. A go to target in the red zone, 3rd down and play action. Great body control and good mobility for an inline style TE. Solid blocker inline and on the move. Weaknesses Often doesn't come out of breaks with enough quickness. Makes the difficult key catches but drops the ordinary ones and often a body catcher. Soph knee injury slowed his entire college career and he wound up wi

Kendall Beckwith Scouting Report

Mar 30, 2017

Kendall Beckwith Scouting Report

"Punishing tackler with range and anticipation but is inconsistent taking on blocks, has clunky cod and is coming off an ACL tear." Strengths A monster when he's free. At his best he's a punishing tackler with range and anticipation. Strong in pursuit with good closing speed. First guy to the ball consistently. Good tackler who prevents extra yardage on contact. Gets depth well in coverage. Playmaking blitzer due to closing speed and hitting ability. Weaknesses Can be blocked

Kareem Hunt Scouting Report

Mar 30, 2017

Kareem Hunt Scouting Report

"Compactly built, finishes runs and utilizes the juke stick better than most backs in this class. Biggest detriments are pure speed, fluctuating weight and nagging minor injuries." Chris Nicoll USA Today Strengths Hunt utilizes the juke stick better than most backs in this class. Springy legs with terrific balance and lean. Good vision. Plenty of pass game experience and a good receiver. Pass blocking isn't foreign to him. Compactly built and finishes runs. Holds one of the l

Jamaal Williams Scouting Report

Mar 30, 2017

Jamaal Williams Scouting Report

"Power back mentality and an experienced 3 down back but possesses ordinary burst/speed and has had various minor lower leg injuries." Sammy Jo Hester - Daily Herald Strengths Power back mentality but can make quick lateral jump cuts to free space in the hole or in the open field. Aggressive mindset and always keeps his feet moving creating plenty of yac. Plus balance and uses a strong stiff arm. Deceptive speed in the open field. Plus vision and regularly runs to daylight. R

Jaleel Johnson Scouting Report

Mar 30, 2017

Jaleel Johnson Scouting Report

"Late bloomer that came through with a strong senior year. Quick off the snap with a good motor, but gets neutralized against power guys and needs to improve upper body strength." Charlie Neibergall AP Strengths Comes to play every game and brings a high motor. Quick off the snap and covers ground with a good closing burst. Uses good technique with his hands to rip, lock out or disengage. Stout, rarely walked back and generally holds up vs the double. Engaging personality and

D'Onta Foreman Scouting Report

Mar 30, 2017

D'Onta Foreman Scouting Report

"Size/speed back with an efficient running style but lacks lateral ability, benefited from strong run blocking upfront and is a one year wonder." Strengths Good vision and efficiency to the hole and the 2nd level. Utilizes great body lean and usually falls forward. Forces business decisions at the 2nd level with his size and breakaway speed. Good balance with relatively quick feet for a big back. Impressed with catching ability at his pro day. Weaknesses Lateral ability is le

Corey Davis Scouting Report

Mar 30, 2017

Corey Davis Scouting Report

"FBS leader in career yards who's a grinder that prepared like a pro but isn't especially fast or quick and could struggle to separate at the next level." Carlos Osario AP Strengths Efficient mover with quick feet and strong hands. Acrobatic leaper with a large catch radius and body control. Decisive and physical after the catch. A grinder who prepared like a pro in college. Great blocker. Respected leader and high character individual. Weaknesses Doesn't explode off the line

Antonio Garcia Scouting Report

Mar 30, 2017

Antonio Garcia Scouting Report

"A project with athleticism and animosity that's undersized and especially raw." Strengths Athletic, long and mean. Quick feet and a brutalizing punch. Plays through the whistle. Mirrors effectively and will kick an opponent's ass if they lapse. Equally effective run and pass blocker. Weaknesses Undersized and needs to play with ideal leverage to hold ground. Often walked back and overpowered. Quick feet but can be beat inside and out. Technique is raw atm. Nasty play style b

Jamal Adams Scouting Report

Mar 28, 2017

Jamal Adams Scouting Report

"Former CB maintains the speed and hips to play man, is effective in multiple spots across the field, and one of the surest prospects in this class." Strengths Former CB maintains the speed and hips to play man to man. Smart and aware in coverage and rarely flagged. Long armed with quick feet. Gets to top speed in a blink coming downhill. A talker who’s constantly communicating with teammates and opponents. Passionate leader who prepares like a pro and is a leader on and off

Obi Melinfonwu Scouting Report

Mar 28, 2017

Obi Melinfonwu Scouting Report

"Experience and athleticism to burn but also a big softy at safety that's probably a better prospect as a CB." Butch Dill AP Strengths Tall and fast. Moves like a big CB. Plenty of experience in the deep half. A sure tackler and gets to the ball. High character guy coming out of a program known for putting DBs in the NFL. Weaknesses Doesn't bring much physicality for such a big, fast guy. Routinely pushed back on first contact as a tackler. Always around the ball but will lik

Jabrill Peppers Scouting Report

Mar 28, 2017

Jabrill Peppers Scouting Report

"Blazes around with elite physical tools but didn't make a ton of difference making plays or lock up anyone at CB." Strengths Sudden mover with great cod, click and close and top end speed. Good tackler who finds a way to get you down. Comfortable in man and off, in the box or single high. Flashes ability to beat up guys in press man. Elite return man. Great character and leader on and off the field. Weaknesses Gets lost in man with his back to the ball. Takes false steps in

Zay Jones Scouting Report

Mar 28, 2017

Zay Jones Scouting Report

"Acrobatic with great hands, foot quickness and length. Brings a passion for the big stage. But he's ot a deep threat and play speed is just adequate." Sean Rayford AP Strengths He's not particularly powerful but he really gets after it blocking... his awareness and effort sticks out. His overall game is great hands, foot quickness and length. He's officially 617 202 but he uses every inch. Body control/balance is outstanding. He's acrobatic with a big catch radius. Quick cho

Des Lawrence Scouting Report

Mar 28, 2017

Des Lawrence Scouting Report

"Beats up opponents in press and stalks the run but has choppy mobility and struggles to hang with top speed." Strengths Experienced physical DB with strong ball skills and good short area quickness. Safety mentality who beats up opponents in press and stalks the run. Consistent on ball production the last two seasons. Good tackler that can intimidate. Weaknesses Lacks long speed and struggles to hang with top speed. A little angular/choppy and loses space in his transitions.

Charles Harris Scouting Report

Mar 28, 2017

Charles Harris Scouting Report

"First step explosive with big time aggression and motor. Flashes a variety of moves but is undersized and not the most flexible." Luke Broderick Strengths Harris' game is quickness, but he's not strictly finesse; he's mean at the poa. His first step and lateral movement is explosive, and he plays with big time aggression and motor. Shows a variety of pass rush moves. Fairly comfortable in space and excelled in LB drills at the combine. He played on an awful Mizzou team last

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